Our special election in the Carlton school district is quickly approaching. On behalf of the Carlton School Board, I strongly encourage voters to take the time to be fully informed and to please vote by Tuesday.
This election is about public education, community, the future, Carlton's current and future students, and, yes, property taxes.
South Terrace Elementary School was built in 1961. Sections of Carlton High School were built in 1915, 1953, and 1969. Neither of our buildings meets requirements set out in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. Neither has sprinklers. And the high school has no secure entrances. The locker rooms, science labs, infrastructure, and more are in poor condition.
However, none of these facility challenges lessen the essential role the school district plays in the lives of students, their families, and the community. All students and staff deserve school buildings that are efficient, effective, and inspiring.
It's not too late to get informed about the facts and to have your questions answered. Please visit embracingourfuture-carlton.org for project information, including answers to frequently asked questions and a link to a tax calculator so you can see what the tax impacts for Question 1 and Question 2 would be for you. You also can call me at (218) 384-4225, extension 115, or email me at gcarman@carlton.k12.mn.us .
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This is a very important time for the Carlton school district, our students, and all the communities that are part of our district. Please take the time to get informed and vote.
You can vote at the Carlton County Courthouse through Monday. That includes Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Tuesday, the only polling site will be the Carlton County Transportation Building in Olsonville. It'll be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Gwen Carman
Carlton
The writer is superintendent of the Carlton public schools.
